The story: The UN telecommunications body has ordered Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, to disable its terminals in Iran. The suspension is being urged until the satellite internet provider receives authorization from Iranian authorities to operate in the country.

Tehran has welcomed the decision, describing it as “an important step” toward legalizing Starlink’s operations in Iran. This comes amid rising focus on Musk’s approach to dealing with governments. Last year, he sought to provide internet access to Iranians looking to bypass state restrictions. On the other hand, Musk says he will only offer Starlink services in Gaza with the permission of Israel, which has...